Gyeongnam Province Reports 12 New COVID-19 Cases... Sporadic Infections in Schools Across Regions (Comprehensive)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] As of 1:30 PM on the 5th, Gyeongsangnam-do announced that 12 new confirmed cases have occurred since 5 PM the previous day.

By region, there are 7 cases in Changwon, 2 in Jinju, 2 in Yangsan, and 1 in Tongyeong.

Among the 7 confirmed cases in Changwon, 3 are family members of confirmed cases within the province and have been classified as cases 5268 to 5270.

Among them, one is a middle school student in Jinju, and two are elementary school students in Changwon. Accordingly, the quarantine authorities are conducting tests on the students and staff of the respective schools.

One case is a friend of a confirmed case within the province and has been classified as case 5277.

Three cases are two mart workers in Changwon and one family member, classified as cases 5272, 5275, and 5276.

Among the 2 confirmed cases in Jinju, one is a family member of a confirmed case within the province and has been classified as case 5271. The quarantine authorities are conducting tests at the high school where the confirmed case works in Jinju.

One case contracted the virus after contact with a confirmed case from another region and has been classified as case 5274.

Among the 2 confirmed cases in Yangsan, one is an overseas entrant and has been classified as case 5278.

One case is a friend of a confirmed case within the province and has been classified as case 5279.

The single confirmed case in Tongyeong is a contact of a confirmed case within the province and has been classified as case 5273. The quarantine authorities are conducting tests at the elementary school attended by the confirmed case.

Accordingly, the total cumulative confirmed cases in the province have increased to 5,276 (162 hospitalized, 5,096 discharged, 18 deceased).

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